Johnson & Wales University-Denver
Location and Contact Information
7150 Montview BlvdDenver, CO 80220
USA
Main Tel: (303) 256-9300
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Johnson and Wales University Denver campus is situated in Denver, Colorado, United States. The main campus is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and the other campuses are located in North Miami and Charlotte. The Denver campus emerged in the year 2000. Johnson and Wales University (JWU) was established in 1914. Students of this campus can obtain degrees in many areas of study including criminal justice, business administration, and hotel and lodging management. The university's three colleges are:
- College of Business
- College of Culinary Arts
- The Hospitality College
The Denver campus of JWU hosts various student clubs and organizations including the Bacchus Society, Pastry Arts Club, Student Accounting Association, Campus Crusade, and American Advertising Federation. The Greek organizations are Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Epsilon Chi, and Phi Beta Lambda.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in hospitality, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,490 |
| Room and board | $ 8,274 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid
Johnson & Wales Denver participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $9,026 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $7,635 |
| Federal Grant | 34% | $4,072 |
| Pell Grant | 33% | $3,325 |
| Other Federal Grant | 34% | $876 |
| State or Local Grant | 1% | $164 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 91% | $7,203 |
| Federal Loan | 91% | $4,768 |
| Other Loan | 18% | $12,246 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Johnson & Wales University-Denver:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson & Wales University-Florida Campus | North Miami, FL | 1,918 |
| 2 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 2,436 |
| 3 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Paul Smiths, NY | 933 |
| 4 | Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | 2,410 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University | Providence, RI | 10,488 |
| 6 | Newbury College-Brookline | Brookline, MA | 1,058 |
| 7 | Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | 3,633 |
| 8 | Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | 4,254 |
| 9 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham | Madison, NJ | 3,465 |
| 10 | Lincoln College | Lincoln, IL | 1,275 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 316 | 12 |
| Bachelor | 237 | 13 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 46 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,454 in 2009-2010 (1,512 full-time equivalent).
About 44% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 56% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 91% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 69% Women 73% All 71%
Room and Board
Johnson & Wales Denver provides on-campus housing for 659 of its 1,512 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
The school is in the Division II Independents for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Business Teacher Education
- Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
MEDIA
- Advertising
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration